About This Book

Welcome to The English Composition Language Lab Textbook! Have you ever wished for a handy guide that would steer you in the right direction through all of your reading and writing assignments? This text aims to be that kind of guide. Written by five college reading and writing instructors, this interactive, multimedia text draws from decades of experience teaching students who are entering the college reading and writing environment for the very first time. It includes examples, exercises, and definitions for just about every reading and writing-related topic you will encounter in your college courses.

How Should You Use This Text?

This is a use-it-as-you-need-it kind of text. In other words, you don’t have to read every word from beginning to end. Instead, skip around using the table of contents to find answers to your questions or to do exercises that will improve your reading and writing skills. You might find it useful to have this text with you as you’re doing reading and writing assignments because confusion will happen, questions will come up, and we’re here to help when you need it most.

This book was adapted by Christine Jones, with some minor additional activities added from other Creative Commons sources. This book will be edited during the semester.  Changes will occur before the chapter is assigned whenever possible.  Students may be asked to contribute to the textbook.